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A Wise Provision System
Commentators highlight the wisdom of Solomon's administrative system. By appointing twelve officers, each responsible for supplying the royal court for one month of the year, he ensured a steady flow of provisions. This practical plan spread the burden fairly across the kingdom, preventing any single region from being exhausted by the court's significant needs.
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Kings 4:7
18th Century
Theologian
Requiring a portion of produce from subjects, in addition to monetary payments, is a common practice for Eastern monarchs. This was the practice in…
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Kings 4:7
19th Century
Bishop
Provided victuals for the king and his household. —This denotes the collection of revenue—mostly, no doubt, in kind—for t…
John Gill
On 1 Kings 4:7
17th Century
Pastor
And Solomon had twelve officers over all Israel
Not with respect to the twelve tribes of Israel, for it does not app…
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Matthew Henry
On 1 Kings 4:1–19
17th Century
Minister
In the choice of the chief officials of Solomon's court, his wisdom undoubtedly appeared. Several of them were the same individuals who had served …